Childwall Abbey Hotel
A Gothic-style inn in the old village of Childwall, rumoured to be home to a 15th-century ghost, and where the Beatles once played as the Quarrymen.
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The Childwall Abbey Hotel at a glance
- Built
- Early 19th century (on a much older inn site)
- Verification
- Unverified
About
Despite its name, the Childwall Abbey Hotel was never an abbey. This castellated, Grade II-listed inn beside Childwall's medieval church is one of Liverpool's oldest pubs, with rooms, a long local history and a rumoured resident ghost.
Ghost stories and sightings
A 15th-century ghost?
The Childwall Abbey Hotel is said to be home to a ghost dating back to the 15th century. We haven't yet found detailed accounts of who the ghost is or what has been seen, so this page is marked Unverified.
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History of the Childwall Abbey Hotel
The Childwall Abbey Hotel stands beside All Saints Church in Childwall, the only medieval church still standing in Liverpool. The inn is often said to go back to the time of the Domesday Book, and Childwall itself appears there, but the present building is Grade II listed and dated by Historic England to the early 19th century.
Why "Abbey"?
There was never an abbey at Childwall. Local historians say the name was first given to Childwall Hall, built in 1780, and later transferred to the inn because of its Gothic, castle-like details.
The Quarrymen
The pub has a place in Beatles history: it once hosted the Quarrymen, the skiffle group that became the Beatles.
Tips for staying at the Childwall Abbey Hotel
- All Saints Church, next door, is Liverpool's only surviving medieval church.
- Liverpool city centre is about 15 minutes away by car.
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Was Childwall Abbey ever an abbey?
No. The name was first used for the nearby Childwall Hall, built in 1780, and later transferred to the inn because of its Gothic style.
Is the Childwall Abbey Hotel haunted?
It's rumoured to be home to a 15th-century ghost, but we haven't yet found detailed accounts of sightings. If you've stayed and experienced something, please tell us.
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